Officials address arrests during press conference News Refuge Occupation January 27, 2016January 27, 201613 At a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Special Agent in Charge for the FBI in Oregon Greg Bretzing stated the FBI and other law enforcement agencies “worked diligently to bring the situation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to a peaceful end.” Bretzing said the armed occupiers were given ample
County Court continues conversation concerning refuge occupation County Court Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 27, 2016January 27, 20162 Public urged to stop visiting refuge The armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge was a major topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Jan. 20. Following a peaceful rally and march on Saturday, Jan. 2, a splinter group of militia members, including Ammon Bundy,
Desert Historical Theatre to screen ‘Dryland’ Community News January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 Film explores farming challenges Since its premiere at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival two years ago, Dryland has been shown at almost 60 different venues around the country. The film, created by Sue Arbuthnot and Richard Wilhelm, took top honors at both the Ellensburg Film Festival and the Eugene International Film
Hi-Desert Mat Club hosts the Jay Winn Memorial tournament Sports January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 More than 300 wrestlers, representing 42 mat clubs, descended upon Burns High School for the Jay Winn Memorial Hi Desert Classic wrestling tournament hosted by the Hi-Desert Mat Club on Saturday, Jan. 23. Placers for the local club are as follows: Peewees Dylan Hill 4th Ethan Stampke 3rd Liam Shepherd 3rd Austin Cronin 1st Bantam Hayden Cornell 3rd Cannon
Hattie Opel Anderson 1921-2015 Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of Hattie Opel Anderson. Hattie was born in Portland, Oregon to Frank and Pearl (Dornsife) Warren on August 24, 1921. She was the 4th child of 9 children. Growing up in the 1920’s and “dirty 30’s” helped shape Hattie into the
James Edwin Eshelby 1941-2016 Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 James Edwin Eshelby, 74, passed away Jan. 13 at a care facility home in Boise, Idaho. James was born June 26, 1941, in Boise to James Wesley Eshelby and Mildred Doss Eshelby. He was the older brother of Judy Eshelby Anderson and Mary Jo Eshelby. Jim, as James would later be called,
Wheeler “Tex” Dawson 1925-2016 Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 Wheeler “Tex” Dawson, 91, passed away Jan. 16 at his home. Wheeler was born in Waco, Texas, on Sept. 29, 1925, to Wilbur and Elsie Pear Dawson. He was the last child born of seven children. He had three brothers and three sisters. Wheeler joined the Navy when he was 17
Funeral service — Lawrence “Larry” Shelton Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 Lawrence “Larry” Shelton, 92, passed away Jan. 23 at his home in Burns. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of
Three administrators, one board member resign from HCSD No. 3 News School Board January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 The resignations seem to be related to a survey The Harney County School District No. 3 board of directors has found itself in the unenviable position of having to replace three administrators by the next school year. At the school board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12, the board accepted the resignations
Harney County Court discusses refuge occupation County Court News January 20, 2016January 21, 20163 Judge Grasty says Bundy is ‘not a nice guy’ “It was with great sadness that I drove up to the courthouse this morning,” Harney County Judge Steve Grasty said during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Jan. 6. “Walking in here, I was almost in tears.” Grasty explained that